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Join seasoned intelligence professionals and business leaders Michael and Ryan as they explore how intelligence serves decision-makers beyond the traditional national security audience. Listen in as they connect with leading practitioners working at the intersection of business and risk in order to analyze and discuss the field of private sector intelligence. They break down about what's working, what isn't, and how intelligence is helping organizations navigate today's global operating environment.
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In this episode we have a wide-ranging conversation with scholar practitioners Dr. Angie Lewis, Dr. Lewis Sage-Passant, and Dr. Maria Robson-Morrow. We explore multiple topics ranging from what happens when academic rigor meets the dynamic world of private sector intelligence to the current state of the field.
The Business of Intelligence is back! Tune in to Episode 19 as Ryan shares his lessons learned from a 2024 sabbatical and talks about what's next for the podcast.
Ryan sits down with Clock & Cloud CEO and Co-Founder Riku Hellgren for a wide-ranging conversation that includes the current state of geopolitical risk intelligence/management, questions around leadership and entrepreneurship, and what problem Clock & Cloud is trying to solve.
In this solo episode, Ryan recounts his presentation to a group of executives last December on the value proposition of Executive Protection programs, common misconceptions about the function, and how organizations can take practical, scalable steps to get a program started today.
Meredith Wilson, Founder + CEO of Emergent Risk International, joins Ryan for a look-back and review of the inaugural I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit from last November.
In this episode, we cut through the politics to uncover how recent shifts in the political landscape are reshaping corporate security risks. Colin Reed, a foresight + intelligence strategy advisor working in the US technology sector, reveals why ignoring political risk could leave companies vulnerable—and what security teams can do to prepare. If you work in corporate intelligence or risk management, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
Ryan sits down with Ontic Chief Security Officer and industry leader Chuck Randolph to explore the theme of leadership and service. Tune in as these long-time friends and collaborators cover everything from practical advice on how to get involved in the industry, to the impact of professional identity, to suffering from Impostor Syndrome.
Insight Forward Founder + CEO Ross Hill is back for round 2. In this episode, Ross reprises his talk on making bolding inferences and strategically communicating intelligence- a talk that was chosen for the inaugural I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit in November where Ross electrified the audience and provided thought-provoking insights around the question, "Are we really delivering intelligence?" However, this time Ryan has the chance to probe a little deeper and ask follow-up questions in an effort to produce actionable advice for intelligence practitioners.
For episode 20 (Part 1), we had the privilege of speaking with the leadership team at Insight Forward, a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence advisory service specializing in Corporate intelligence. Tune in as we discuss the firm's Top 10 Geopolitical Risks in 2025 Report to uncover the risks that could disrupt industries, challenge leadership, and redefine global markets.
Tune in to Episode 18 where Ryan talks Geopolitical Risk Intelligence with Insight Forward Founder and CEO Ross Hill. They dive into Insight Forward's “Geopolitical Risk Intelligence: An Executive Handbook," discuss innovation in the field of corporate intelligence and much, much more.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, Ryan talks about the importance of finding a champion within your organization.
In this episode, Ryan hosts a wide-ranging conversation with Maria Robson-Morrow, Katie Tucker and Judit Gaspar from the Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Tune is as they discuss the recently published Harvard Business Review article "How To Vet A Corporate Intelligence Vendor," as well as numerous other insights from their research on the field of private sector intelligence.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, Ryan shares a few short lessons learned as a hiring manager for consideration to those who are looking to break into the private sector or perhaps just land their next private sector role.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, Ryan highlights a few critical building blocks for creating a business case to request more resources.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, listen in as Ryan talks about how his experience of getting involved and participating in the industry creates both career success and personal fulfillment.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, listen in as Ryan shares some of his building blocks for thriving, and not just surviving as a member (or solo practitioner) of a small in-house corporate intelligence team.
Join Ryan from The Business Of Intelligence podcast during this new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." For this week's edition, listen in Ryan discusses past learnings risk intelligence practitioners may be able to apply as they prepare for a year of Global elections.
Join Ryan as The Business Of Intelligence podcast kicks off a new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." In this new segment, Ryan shares his lessons learned on how to deal with difficult customers.
Join Ryan as The Business Of Intelligence podcast kicks off a new weekly segment called "The Monday Morning Practitioner." In this inaugural segment, Ryan shares his lessons learned on how to think about and deal with customer turnover.
Join Ryan as he provides his perspective on the value of attending the Global Security Exchange (GSX). He explores whether or not the largest security conference in the world is a must-attend event, if the investment is worthwhile and if the conference helps the intelligence practitioner develop personally and professionally.
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